The Adventures of the Castaways
Written by
Yvette Huesler
Lakeshore Corgi Rescue Pres. and Castaway Foster Home
Skipper (a young black headed tri color) and Captain(estimated to be 2 or 3years old) need to be on antibiotics for their open and draining raw hamburger-like skin(they have puncture wounds that has caused the outer skin to die and slough off).
Captain has it on the back of his neck and Skipper has it on the side of his head and into one ear. Dr. Jeff Mills, a nearby caring veterinarian, donated some Amoxicillin to fight infection on these guys. Because the water therapy treatment is so painful, they are given some Metcam for the pain. Skipper's wounds are closing quickly and were not as deep, but Captain is still in a great deal of discomfort. He gets a warm water rinse for 20 minutes on his neck 3 times a day. Captain is one sweet boy, now trusts me and is going to make an excellent pet once he is healed up.
Gilligan(estimated at about 1 or 2 years old) and Mary Ann are doing well in a foster home near to where the others are and are learning to be house trained. It is estimated that Mary Ann is about 6 or 7 years old and she will go in for a dental within the next week. She has some teeth that are giving her trouble.
Along with being very under weight, all of the corgis act as though they have been handled badly. EVERY one of them flatten out when you reach to pet them. We now will only put our open hand under their chins and scratch and not reach over to pet the tops of their heads. Hopefully they will get used to the gentle touch from a hand and not worry about being hit or smacked. These dogs deserve every once of kindness that is available and then some. Most of these corgis also have missing or damaged ears which are most likely caused from fighting. My understanding is that these dogs were not kept in small cages but in yards with many corgis in each yards.
Blue Boy, an estimated 3 year old, will do the keep away thing and has to wear a leash or one cannot near get near him. He is very scared of being handled and flinches when he is touched, which tells me that he has been treated badly and has lost trust in people. He had matted coat that was still on his outer coat that had to be from last years shed. He had matted coat on his underside that was full of dirt. It would not come out even with the 3 shampoos/soaks. Unfortunately, he had be shaved underneath.
Ginger is a young female that really wants to trust someone, but is not so sure about doing so. She also flattens when you reach to pet her and she will occasionally submissively urinate. She has some scaring on her face from previous fights but is going to make a good pet for someone who is patient and willing to give her some confidence thru positive reinforcement and training.
Professor, a middle aged male, has a swollen face on one side and had very bad teeth. He had a dental this past week. The swelling on the side of his face turns out to be an infection under the skin from a bite wound under the lip. He has multiple scratches and healed over puncture woulds on his face. He also must have had to do a lot of fighting to stay alive. He is a gentle soul just looking for someone to trust.
Thurston Howell is a younger male too. He is in pretty good condition although thin, but is rumored to be dog aggressive. He does get along with the senior corgi, Lovey Howell.
Lovey is an 8 year old female that is thinner than any dog should ever have to be. She has damage to both ears, either from fighting or from frost bite or both. She is, of all the dogs, able to walk in the house and be comfortable with it. All of the other dogs were quite worried at first, about being in the house.
Hardy Joe is just that, hardy. And he has heart worm. But he has a delightful personality after you get him to trust you and likes to play. He will go thru heart worm treatment and we hope his hardy self helps him thru it.
All of the dogs came here with a terrible odor. All of them have since been bathed, and several will need more baths. All of them took 3 shampoos to get most of the smell out.
Skipper's black coat shines today from his second bath last night (and the black hilights shampoo). He feels so much better already. Skipper makes my eyes leak. He is so sweet yet so sad, I know he has been treated so badly and has not been protected from the other dogs who have beaten him up time after time in his past. He will now always be protected and not have to suffer at the hand of an uncaring person ever again, so help me God.
All of these dogs, except for BlueBoy, were excellent with children yesterday. They allowed them to pet them and actually came to them in search of affection. We had a nice family with 3 girls visit yesterday. The girls were ages 4, 6 and 8 and were very gentle with the corgis.
Poor BlueBoy could just not get past his fear and could not handle all of the people. This guy is going to take some serious work as he had to have been seriously abused.
I will try to give weekly reports on the Castaways. All of them have improved, even BlueBoy. He no longer bucks and resists on the end of the leash when I pick it up, so he too has made progress.
None of these corgis are available for adoption just yet. The first ones will be available after the 27th of April, but we caution all considering adopting one of these dogs that will need a lot of patience and will all need to be housebroken. Because these dogs were used for breeding and have learned how to fight with the same sex for the right to breed, if you already have a dog in your home, we will prefer to only adopt out the opposite sex.
May 2, 2008 The Iowa Castaways are making some very good progress.
Skipper and Lovey Howell went for a road trip last week to the Foster & Smith outlet store in Rhinelander, just 55 minutes away from here(how lucky we are!). http://www.drsfostersmith.com Gilligan is visiting there today with his foster mom.
Skipper came in first and although he had never been on a leash before, trotted thru the store like he owned the place. He sniffed and snuffled in all the low shelves until he found what he wanted. It was a bag of piggy ears. He pulled them off of the shelf and opened the bag. He picked out his ear and laid down on the bag and chewed. So of course we came home with 'his' bag of piggy ears and also some cow ears and lots of their chicken breast treats, liver treats and their dog biscuits.
Lovey came in next and all the people in the store thought she was the sweetest girl around. Lovey soaked up all the attention she could get. Store shoppers stopped to scratch her neck and rub her behind her ears. She decided that the attention she was getting was far better than shopping! Lovey is available for adoption.
Captains neck wound has healed to the point that he no longer has to have the water therapy. Captain is one sweet boy and is becoming very attached to me. He follows me around and seeks out attention. He no longer flattens out when you reach to pet him. He has made a 100% turn around and is going to do very well in his up and coming life when he finds his own family. Captain is ready for adoption.
Captain and most of the other boys are now learning what it is like to stay clean in their crates and are no longer urinating in them. They are all pooping outside and learning what it is like to be a clean dog. House training is slower, but the girls are getting the idea quicker than the boys. We recommend that any one interested in adopting any of the boys, purchase a belly band for them to aid in house training. They are most effective.
Hardy Joe has started his heart worm treatment and is doing well. This guy is so sweet and gentle. He is going to make one lover of a pet and a very good couch potato when he is finished with his treatment!
The Professor is the one that walks the best on the leash. He is a little older than the others(except for Lovey, who is 8) and a very mellow boy. My guess is that he is about 6 or 7 years old. He seems like a wise dog, hence his name, The Professor. The Professor recently had his teeth cleaned and checked over. He is ready for adoption.
Ginger had a walk on a leash with my corgi Colonel, this past week. It took her awhile to get the idea. She did have to stop and think about it for awhile occasionally, but I think she enjoyed it. Ginger will be going to a new foster home this weekend and hopefully it will become her forever home.
Skipper also had a walk this week with one of my corgis. He did well until we passed the property line and then he wanted to go back. I encouraged him on and he trotted along with not too much hesitation. Skipper is ready for adoption.
Thurston Howell is a very wiggly boy. You lift him up and he is wiggling. He licks your face and is so happy to see you anytime. He would make someone a lovely running partner as he is full of energy and a very inquisitive. He has lost his fear of being petted and even jumps up top greet me.
Mary Ann had a dental today(May 2, 2008) and the report from the veterinarian's office is that she is very sweet and good patient. Mary Ann is a bit of an escape artist, so her foster mom has to keep her on a long line within the fenced yard. I am sure once she is loved and devoted to a new family and gets all the loving she needs, she will not want to leave! Mary Ann is ready for adoption.
BlueBoy has made progress. He is the worrisome boy and still harbors a great deal of mistrust of people. He no longer flattens when I reach to pet him, but he still has to go out in the yard dragging a leash as he will not come to me unless I step on his leash. Once I have the leash, he allows me to pet him and will come closer to me if I stop petting him. He is going to take a while to get his trust back. I do believe that he was mistreated worse than the others. He was afraid of the TV at first, but now is getting used to it. I hold him in my lap every evening and we watch the news together. He is now not so reactive when he sees the TV. He has learned that it will not hurt him. He will come around, it is just going to take some time. I have being putting very little pressure on him. I am just letting him be a dog and hang out.
All of the Castaways are enjoying their treats from Foster & Smith. We send sincere THANK YOUs to them for donating items and dog food to us for the corgis. Also, THANK SO MUCH to several people that have donated Foster & Smith gift certificates. This has helped us immensely.
A big THANK YOU to all that have donated money to these poor babies and also to all that have sent shampoo. They are all getting their second rounds of baths and are smelling soooooo much better.
May 13, 2008 The Iowa Castaways are Going to be Okay!
ALL of the Iowa Castaways are all doing well. Even Blue Boy who was scared of everything, no longer has to drag a leash when he is out in the yard. He now comes right up to me and leaps up at me! How nice to see him begin to really trust. Yesterday he came in thru the front door from the yard all on his own, I did not have to carry him. A giant step in progress for him! ALL of these dogs have been very wary of coming thru doors. I wonder if they had gates or something slammed on them. Blue Boy and I sit and watch TV every night and the TV no longer frightens him. He is coming around very nicely.
Most of the Castaways Corgis are now at a proper weight. I no longer am feeding them all one and half cups in the morning and one and half cups in the evening. The Professor, Blue Boy, Captain, Skipper, Mary Ann and Hardy Joe are all at a very good weight. Gilligan, Ginger, Lovey and Thurston still need the 3 cups a day.
Ginger went to a new foster home in Chicago and is doing well and even plays with their other corgi and the neighbors Labrador. There is interest in all of the other dogs too.
Since Hardy Joe is heart worm positive and is undergoing treatment here, he is not available for adoption yet. Blue Boy will also stay here for a while yet. I will have a real hard time letting both Skipper and Captain go when the right homes come along. They are my little sweeties.
They had a few young visitors here Monday, May 13th. Even Blue Boy came to them for some pets. Lovey was in heaven to get so many hugs and pets. All of these dogs are child friendly and happy to approach and be petted and hugged by youngsters.
They are all going to be OK and have a good life ahead of them!!!!
May 23, 2008 The Iowa Castaways, Making Friends & Loving Life
We have been very lucky here to have 3 nice children from a neighboring community come to socialize with the Castaways once a week.
They are all happy to see them come and love their attention. Lovey completely enjoys the sweet and gentle touch that she missed for her previous 8 years. She is taking as much as she can get to make up for lost time. The girls are happy to give it to her!!
BlueBoy continues to come to emerge and grow as a happier corgi and trots along behind Dakota. He keeps an eye on Dakota's doings.
These dogs have left their past behind and are enjoying the good life, kids and lots of love, care and attention. Here is Thurston with Jordan. Thurston is an "always happy and wiggling" kind of guy. He will make a loyal and loving pet.
June 29, 2008 The Iowa Castaways Flourish & Find Forever Homes
June 29, 2008 Last weekend, June 22nd, Skipper went to his new home. Despite his nakedness(yes, they are all shedding handfuls of coat all over my yard/house), he was the beauty in the eyes of his new owners.
He must have made a very good impression on them as they went to look at other corgis and then drove back for him. Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of him with his new mom and dad, but hopefully they will send one to be posted. But here is one of him taken a few days before they came. He is looking pretty hopeful. Perhaps he knew in his corgi heart that he had "family" on the way for him. :)
Castaway Captain Buddy came back here for boarding while his new mom went out of town. He looks great and his neck is growing coat back in beautifully --see the picture! Captain was a little worried when he came and he barked when she drove away, but he was so very glad to see his mom when she came back for him. He is flourishing in his new home and is becoming quite the little traveler himself. He went with his mom to Milwaukee for his mom's brother's book signing(http://www.davidwroblewski.com/) and got to stay at the Sheraton! Then after that he went camping and off to the beach. He is definitely making up for what he missed in his former life in the puppy mill. Our Rescue could not be happier for this hardy little trooper Captain!
Thurston is no longer dog aggressive -- makes a difference when you are a neutered boy and do not have to think about the girls!! He is a sweet guy and quite agile. He climbs the 3 front steps very carefully, one at time, but when he goes down them, he leaps high into the air and jumps off the top step like he is diving into a pool! What a hoot he is. He is a wiggly guy at first, but then mellows when he realizes that you are going to sit with him and pet him. Thurston enjoys being groomed and loved up. He also plays well with other dogs, both big and small, neutered boys and spayed girls. Thurston is crate trained, stays clean and dry in his crate for up to 10 hours(occasionally I sleep late!) and is learning to walk well on a leash. Unfortunately, getting a good picture by yourself is difficult, but you'll get the idea! Thurston's adoption fee is $300 and is available to homes within a 400 mile radius of Wausau. WI. We are still working on his house training and he will go to his new home with a corgi belly band made especially for corgis by Lakeshore PWC Club member Kathi Charpie. You can see her other products for corgis and corgi lovers at www.corennacorgis.com. If you decide to get a belly band or corgi cover ups from Kathi, please tell her that we sent you as she will then donate more belly bands/cover-ups to us to go to new homes with dogs that need them.
The Professor is a nice older boy, my guess is that he is around 6 or 7 years old. Quite mellow and it is obvious that he has been mistreated in his past life. He needs a new home that will accept him for who he is and be willing to work with him slowly. He does not have a lot of confidence but it is obvious that he does want to trust people.
He is a gentle soul in need of a kind and gentle hand. He is not 100% house trained yet, but he is crate trained and can stay clean and dry in his crate for 10 hours or more. So this is a good indication that the house training will be successful. It is hard to train them here because we have many dogs here.
Professors adoption fee is $300 and is available to homes within a 400 mile radius of Wausau. WI.
Skipper (a young black headed tri color) and Captain(estimated to be 2 or 3years old) need to be on antibiotics for their open and draining raw hamburger-like skin(they have puncture wounds that has caused the outer skin to die and slough off).
Captain has it on the back of his neck and Skipper has it on the side of his head and into one ear. Dr. Jeff Mills, a nearby caring veterinarian, donated some Amoxicillin to fight infection on these guys. Because the water therapy treatment is so painful, they are given some Metcam for the pain. Skipper's wounds are closing quickly and were not as deep, but Captain is still in a great deal of discomfort. He gets a warm water rinse for 20 minutes on his neck 3 times a day. Captain is one sweet boy, now trusts me and is going to make an excellent pet once he is healed up.
Gilligan(estimated at about 1 or 2 years old) and Mary Ann are doing well in a foster home near to where the others are and are learning to be house trained. It is estimated that Mary Ann is about 6 or 7 years old and she will go in for a dental within the next week. She has some teeth that are giving her trouble.
Along with being very under weight, all of the corgis act as though they have been handled badly. EVERY one of them flatten out when you reach to pet them. We now will only put our open hand under their chins and scratch and not reach over to pet the tops of their heads. Hopefully they will get used to the gentle touch from a hand and not worry about being hit or smacked. These dogs deserve every once of kindness that is available and then some. Most of these corgis also have missing or damaged ears which are most likely caused from fighting. My understanding is that these dogs were not kept in small cages but in yards with many corgis in each yards.
Blue Boy, an estimated 3 year old, will do the keep away thing and has to wear a leash or one cannot near get near him. He is very scared of being handled and flinches when he is touched, which tells me that he has been treated badly and has lost trust in people. He had matted coat that was still on his outer coat that had to be from last years shed. He had matted coat on his underside that was full of dirt. It would not come out even with the 3 shampoos/soaks. Unfortunately, he had be shaved underneath.
Ginger is a young female that really wants to trust someone, but is not so sure about doing so. She also flattens when you reach to pet her and she will occasionally submissively urinate. She has some scaring on her face from previous fights but is going to make a good pet for someone who is patient and willing to give her some confidence thru positive reinforcement and training.
Professor, a middle aged male, has a swollen face on one side and had very bad teeth. He had a dental this past week. The swelling on the side of his face turns out to be an infection under the skin from a bite wound under the lip. He has multiple scratches and healed over puncture woulds on his face. He also must have had to do a lot of fighting to stay alive. He is a gentle soul just looking for someone to trust.
Thurston Howell is a younger male too. He is in pretty good condition although thin, but is rumored to be dog aggressive. He does get along with the senior corgi, Lovey Howell.
Lovey is an 8 year old female that is thinner than any dog should ever have to be. She has damage to both ears, either from fighting or from frost bite or both. She is, of all the dogs, able to walk in the house and be comfortable with it. All of the other dogs were quite worried at first, about being in the house.
Hardy Joe is just that, hardy. And he has heart worm. But he has a delightful personality after you get him to trust you and likes to play. He will go thru heart worm treatment and we hope his hardy self helps him thru it.
All of the dogs came here with a terrible odor. All of them have since been bathed, and several will need more baths. All of them took 3 shampoos to get most of the smell out.
Skipper's black coat shines today from his second bath last night (and the black hilights shampoo). He feels so much better already. Skipper makes my eyes leak. He is so sweet yet so sad, I know he has been treated so badly and has not been protected from the other dogs who have beaten him up time after time in his past. He will now always be protected and not have to suffer at the hand of an uncaring person ever again, so help me God.
All of these dogs, except for BlueBoy, were excellent with children yesterday. They allowed them to pet them and actually came to them in search of affection. We had a nice family with 3 girls visit yesterday. The girls were ages 4, 6 and 8 and were very gentle with the corgis.
Poor BlueBoy could just not get past his fear and could not handle all of the people. This guy is going to take some serious work as he had to have been seriously abused. I will try to give weekly reports on the Castaways. All of them have improved, even BlueBoy. He no longer bucks and resists on the end of the leash when I pick it up, so he too has made progress. None of these corgis are available for adoption just yet. The first ones will be available after the 27th of April, but we caution all considering adopting one of these dogs that will need a lot of patience and will all need to be housebroken. Because these dogs were used for breeding and have learned how to fight with the same sex for the right to breed, if you already have a dog in your home, we will prefer to only adopt out the opposite sex.
May 2, 2008 The Iowa Castaways are making some very good progress.
Skipper and Lovey Howell went for a road trip last week to the Foster & Smith outlet store in Rhinelander, just 55 minutes away from here(how lucky we are!). http://www.drsfostersmith.com Gilligan is visiting there today with his foster mom.
Skipper came in first and although he had never been on a leash before, trotted thru the store like he owned the place. He sniffed and snuffled in all the low shelves until he found what he wanted. It was a bag of piggy ears. He pulled them off of the shelf and opened the bag. He picked out his ear and laid down on the bag and chewed. So of course we came home with 'his' bag of piggy ears and also some cow ears and lots of their chicken breast treats, liver treats and their dog biscuits.
Lovey came in next and all the people in the store thought she was the sweetest girl around. Lovey soaked up all the attention she could get. Store shoppers stopped to scratch her neck and rub her behind her ears. She decided that the attention she was getting was far better than shopping! Lovey is available for adoption.
Captains neck wound has healed to the point that he no longer has to have the water therapy. Captain is one sweet boy and is becoming very attached to me. He follows me around and seeks out attention. He no longer flattens out when you reach to pet him. He has made a 100% turn around and is going to do very well in his up and coming life when he finds his own family. Captain is ready for adoption.
Captain and most of the other boys are now learning what it is like to stay clean in their crates and are no longer urinating in them. They are all pooping outside and learning what it is like to be a clean dog. House training is slower, but the girls are getting the idea quicker than the boys. We recommend that any one interested in adopting any of the boys, purchase a belly band for them to aid in house training. They are most effective.
Hardy Joe has started his heart worm treatment and is doing well. This guy is so sweet and gentle. He is going to make one lover of a pet and a very good couch potato when he is finished with his treatment!
The Professor is the one that walks the best on the leash. He is a little older than the others(except for Lovey, who is 8) and a very mellow boy. My guess is that he is about 6 or 7 years old. He seems like a wise dog, hence his name, The Professor. The Professor recently had his teeth cleaned and checked over. He is ready for adoption.
Ginger had a walk on a leash with my corgi Colonel, this past week. It took her awhile to get the idea. She did have to stop and think about it for awhile occasionally, but I think she enjoyed it. Ginger will be going to a new foster home this weekend and hopefully it will become her forever home.
Skipper also had a walk this week with one of my corgis. He did well until we passed the property line and then he wanted to go back. I encouraged him on and he trotted along with not too much hesitation. Skipper is ready for adoption.
Thurston Howell is a very wiggly boy. You lift him up and he is wiggling. He licks your face and is so happy to see you anytime. He would make someone a lovely running partner as he is full of energy and a very inquisitive. He has lost his fear of being petted and even jumps up top greet me.
Mary Ann had a dental today(May 2, 2008) and the report from the veterinarian's office is that she is very sweet and good patient. Mary Ann is a bit of an escape artist, so her foster mom has to keep her on a long line within the fenced yard. I am sure once she is loved and devoted to a new family and gets all the loving she needs, she will not want to leave! Mary Ann is ready for adoption.
BlueBoy has made progress. He is the worrisome boy and still harbors a great deal of mistrust of people. He no longer flattens when I reach to pet him, but he still has to go out in the yard dragging a leash as he will not come to me unless I step on his leash. Once I have the leash, he allows me to pet him and will come closer to me if I stop petting him. He is going to take a while to get his trust back. I do believe that he was mistreated worse than the others. He was afraid of the TV at first, but now is getting used to it. I hold him in my lap every evening and we watch the news together. He is now not so reactive when he sees the TV. He has learned that it will not hurt him. He will come around, it is just going to take some time. I have being putting very little pressure on him. I am just letting him be a dog and hang out.
All of the Castaways are enjoying their treats from Foster & Smith. We send sincere THANK YOUs to them for donating items and dog food to us for the corgis. Also, THANK SO MUCH to several people that have donated Foster & Smith gift certificates. This has helped us immensely.
A big THANK YOU to all that have donated money to these poor babies and also to all that have sent shampoo. They are all getting their second rounds of baths and are smelling soooooo much better.
May 13, 2008 The Iowa Castaways are Going to be Okay!
ALL of the Iowa Castaways are all doing well. Even Blue Boy who was scared of everything, no longer has to drag a leash when he is out in the yard. He now comes right up to me and leaps up at me! How nice to see him begin to really trust. Yesterday he came in thru the front door from the yard all on his own, I did not have to carry him. A giant step in progress for him! ALL of these dogs have been very wary of coming thru doors. I wonder if they had gates or something slammed on them. Blue Boy and I sit and watch TV every night and the TV no longer frightens him. He is coming around very nicely.
Most of the Castaways Corgis are now at a proper weight. I no longer am feeding them all one and half cups in the morning and one and half cups in the evening. The Professor, Blue Boy, Captain, Skipper, Mary Ann and Hardy Joe are all at a very good weight. Gilligan, Ginger, Lovey and Thurston still need the 3 cups a day.
Ginger went to a new foster home in Chicago and is doing well and even plays with their other corgi and the neighbors Labrador. There is interest in all of the other dogs too.
Since Hardy Joe is heart worm positive and is undergoing treatment here, he is not available for adoption yet. Blue Boy will also stay here for a while yet. I will have a real hard time letting both Skipper and Captain go when the right homes come along. They are my little sweeties.
They had a few young visitors here Monday, May 13th. Even Blue Boy came to them for some pets. Lovey was in heaven to get so many hugs and pets. All of these dogs are child friendly and happy to approach and be petted and hugged by youngsters.
They are all going to be OK and have a good life ahead of them!!!!
May 23, 2008 The Iowa Castaways, Making Friends & Loving Life
We have been very lucky here to have 3 nice children from a neighboring community come to socialize with the Castaways once a week.
They are all happy to see them come and love their attention. Lovey completely enjoys the sweet and gentle touch that she missed for her previous 8 years. She is taking as much as she can get to make up for lost time. The girls are happy to give it to her!!
BlueBoy continues to come to emerge and grow as a happier corgi and trots along behind Dakota. He keeps an eye on Dakota's doings.These dogs have left their past behind and are enjoying the good life, kids and lots of love, care and attention. Here is Thurston with Jordan. Thurston is an "always happy and wiggling" kind of guy. He will make a loyal and loving pet.
June 29, 2008 The Iowa Castaways Flourish & Find Forever Homes
June 29, 2008 Last weekend, June 22nd, Skipper went to his new home. Despite his nakedness(yes, they are all shedding handfuls of coat all over my yard/house), he was the beauty in the eyes of his new owners.
He must have made a very good impression on them as they went to look at other corgis and then drove back for him. Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of him with his new mom and dad, but hopefully they will send one to be posted. But here is one of him taken a few days before they came. He is looking pretty hopeful. Perhaps he knew in his corgi heart that he had "family" on the way for him. :)
Castaway Captain Buddy came back here for boarding while his new mom went out of town. He looks great and his neck is growing coat back in beautifully --see the picture! Captain was a little worried when he came and he barked when she drove away, but he was so very glad to see his mom when she came back for him. He is flourishing in his new home and is becoming quite the little traveler himself. He went with his mom to Milwaukee for his mom's brother's book signing(http://www.davidwroblewski.com/) and got to stay at the Sheraton! Then after that he went camping and off to the beach. He is definitely making up for what he missed in his former life in the puppy mill. Our Rescue could not be happier for this hardy little trooper Captain!
Thurston is no longer dog aggressive -- makes a difference when you are a neutered boy and do not have to think about the girls!! He is a sweet guy and quite agile. He climbs the 3 front steps very carefully, one at time, but when he goes down them, he leaps high into the air and jumps off the top step like he is diving into a pool! What a hoot he is. He is a wiggly guy at first, but then mellows when he realizes that you are going to sit with him and pet him. Thurston enjoys being groomed and loved up. He also plays well with other dogs, both big and small, neutered boys and spayed girls. Thurston is crate trained, stays clean and dry in his crate for up to 10 hours(occasionally I sleep late!) and is learning to walk well on a leash. Unfortunately, getting a good picture by yourself is difficult, but you'll get the idea! Thurston's adoption fee is $300 and is available to homes within a 400 mile radius of Wausau. WI. We are still working on his house training and he will go to his new home with a corgi belly band made especially for corgis by Lakeshore PWC Club member Kathi Charpie. You can see her other products for corgis and corgi lovers at www.corennacorgis.com. If you decide to get a belly band or corgi cover ups from Kathi, please tell her that we sent you as she will then donate more belly bands/cover-ups to us to go to new homes with dogs that need them.
The Professor is a nice older boy, my guess is that he is around 6 or 7 years old. Quite mellow and it is obvious that he has been mistreated in his past life. He needs a new home that will accept him for who he is and be willing to work with him slowly. He does not have a lot of confidence but it is obvious that he does want to trust people.
He is a gentle soul in need of a kind and gentle hand. He is not 100% house trained yet, but he is crate trained and can stay clean and dry in his crate for 10 hours or more. So this is a good indication that the house training will be successful. It is hard to train them here because we have many dogs here.
Professors adoption fee is $300 and is available to homes within a 400 mile radius of Wausau. WI.
This is from multiple bite wounds that were not treated. The skin will continue to slough off above the current wound as there are punctures there too. It must heal from the outer part of the wound in. Also notice the lack of hair on the ear tips. This is from frost bite.
Friday the 30th of May, Castaway Lovey was going to have a family come and meet her, so Thursday night, I bathed Lovey and blew her dry. She was shedding fiercely and I got out as much of the old coat as possible. 
The next morning, promptly at 10am, Lovey's new family arrived. She knew they were there for her, she just knew it, and she drank in all their love and affection. Castaway Lovey was adopted to a delightful young couple. She is going to have a very good life and they promised to give her the love and affection that she missed for the first 8 years of her life. There was not a dry eye here when she left. Lots of Happy Tears to see such a sad little corgi that had such a tough life now move on, be happy and live life like a corgi should--spoiled and the center of attention! A big THANK YOU to Rachel and Ryan for taking Lovey and for bringing treats for all the other corgis! 